Elmer vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

African-American American Cornish/English

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Denzel mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Elmer and Denzel boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.